My Modern Met - October 30 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​[Hokusai’s Book of 19th-Century Woodblock Prints Celebrates Japanese and Chinese Warriors](​ [Hokusai’s Book of 19th-Century Woodblock Prints Celebrates Japanese and Chinese Warriors] The definition of a hero ranges widely depending on the place, time, and who you ask. For children, it might be their mom, a firefighter, or an athlete. In nineteenth-century Japan, warriors were idolized, inspiring the book Wakan ehon sakigake. Translated as “Picture Book of Chinese and Japanese Warriors,” this stunning work was illustrated by […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[YouTuber Shares What It’s Like to Live in a 90-Sq Ft Japanese Micro-Apartment](​ [YouTuber Shares What It’s Like to Live in a 90-Sq Ft Japanese Micro-Apartment] Tiny living looks increasingly like one of the easiest ways to fix the housing crisis in the largest cities in the world—especially those with particularly high costs of living. But how tiny is too tiny? YouTuber Cash Jordan, known for his expertise in rentals around the world, rented a 90-square foot apartment in Osaka, Japan, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Cultural Center in China Has Roof Inspired by the Shape of Bamboo Leaves]()​ [Cultural Center in China Has Roof Inspired by the Shape of Bamboo Leaves] With a roof inspired by the shape of bamboo leaves, the Anji Culture and Art Center will house six different venues, including a theater, sports center, and art education center. Designed by MAD Architects, the sleek buildings fan out into the surrounding green tea fields that are unique to the area. Anji is located close […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Modular Cat Furniture Offers Infinite Possibilities for Curious Felines Who Love to Explore]()​ [Modular Cat Furniture Offers Infinite Possibilities for Curious Felines Who Love to Explore] Cats are curious by nature. However, there's so much indoor felines get to explore before the novelty is over. Aware of the benefits there are to fostering a kitty's sense of adventure, a design team came up with a clever concept. La Jato del Gato, a Peru-based company, created a stylish collection named MOCATS—modular cat […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[New Tool Defends Artists by “Poisoning” AI Image Generators](=)​ [New Tool Defends Artists by “Poisoning” AI Image Generators] In history, the nightshade plant was used to poison kings and emperors. So it's only fitting that a new tool used to poison AI art generators is named Nightshade. Created by Ben Zhao, a computer science professor at the University of Chicago, the tool is designed to help artists combat copyright infringement by AI art […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[You Can Now Dress Your Dog in a Specially Designed Japanese School Backpack](​ [You Can Now Dress Your Dog in a Specially Designed Japanese School Backpack] When you're getting your dog ready for a walk, you probably go through a daily checklist—leash, collar, and doggie bags. Well, luxury leather brand Tsuchiya Kaban has created another accessory that dog owners will want to add to their collection. A beautiful backpack that is made for carrying all of a pup's essentials. The Pet […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[BBC’s ‘Planet Earth’ Is Back for an Exciting and Eye-Opening Third Season]()​ [BBC’s ‘Planet Earth’ Is Back for an Exciting and Eye-Opening Third Season] When BBC's Planet Earth debuted in 2006, the documentary series was praised for its thrilling footage of flora and fauna from around the world. Hosted by famed naturalist David Attenborough, this project has aimed to showcase the beauty and diversity of the natural world; and, by doing so, it has called urged the public to […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Aerial Photos Reveal Ancient Indigenous Earthworks Hidden in the Amazon Forest](=)​ [Aerial Photos Reveal Ancient Indigenous Earthworks Hidden in the Amazon Forest] Many areas of the Amazon and the people who have called it home remain an enigma. Fortunately, technology has allowed archeologists to further learn about these ancient communities. Using LIDAR (light detection and ranging), researchers Vinicius Peripato and Luiz Aragão, aided by photographer Diego Gurgel, have unveiled a treasure. They were able to spot more […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[First-Ever ‘GeoGuessr World Cup’ Celebrates an E-Sport for People Who Love Geography](=)​ [First-Ever ‘GeoGuessr World Cup’ Celebrates an E-Sport for People Who Love Geography] Insane guess by both players in Geoguessr Worldcup Final. byu/daggerwound innextfuckinglevel E-sports are all the rage now. While many of the most thrilling tournaments feature world-famous franchises such as League of Legends or Call of Duty, a different kind of game has recently enthralled audiences. GeoGuessr just celebrated its first-ever world cup, bringing together loving […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[RIP Matthew Perry: ‘Friends’ Star Dies at 54 and Leaves Behind an Inspiring Legacy](​ [RIP Matthew Perry: ‘Friends’ Star Dies at 54 and Leaves Behind an Inspiring Legacy] On Saturday, October 28, actor Matthew Perry died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 54. Best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the beloved TV show Friends, he was an icon of '90s television. In addition to bringing laughs to viewers around the world, Perry—who struggled with addiction throughout […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[337-Million-Year-Old Shark Fossils Found at Mammoth Cave National Park](=)​ [337-Million-Year-Old Shark Fossils Found at Mammoth Cave National Park] The Mammoth Cave National Park is not just a collection of incredible stalactites and underground pathways. It is proving to be a window into prehistoric marine life. The ancient waters, which carved the caves, exposed fossils embedded in ancient rock. During work for a paleontological survey, which commenced in 2019, researchers discovered a collection of […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[World’s Oldest Dog Passes Away at 31 Years Old](​ [World’s Oldest Dog Passes Away at 31 Years Old] Bobi, the world's oldest dog, has passed away at the age of 31 years and 163 days. Rest easy, sweet boy. 14/10 ❤ pic.twitter.com/gwnO84j3xa — WeRateDogs (@dog_rates) October 23, 2023 One of the most heartbreaking things about getting a pet is knowing that their lives are much shorter than ours. For a large dog, 12 […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Japanese Paper Artist Creates Spherical Pop-Art Cards Without the Use of Glue]()​ [Japanese Paper Artist Creates Spherical Pop-Art Cards Without the Use of Glue] Japanese artist Seiji Tsukimoto uses kirigami techniques to craft pop-up cards unlike any other. At first glance, they appear like flat ovals with numerous different folds and cuts  in the paper. However, by applying pressure to the sides, the card magically transforms into a sphere, and all of the precise carvings turn into figures, animals, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Family Looking for a Lost Earring Accidentally Discovers a Viking Burial](=)​ [Family Looking for a Lost Earring Accidentally Discovers a Viking Burial] Losing an earring is frustrating; but, for one family in Norway, their search for a lost gold trinket in their backyard led to an incredible discovery. While it remains unclear whether they ever found the missing earring, the Aasvik family found something else much more exciting with the help of a metal detector. They discovered […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[This All-Electric Trailer Is the Perfect Solution For Working Off-the-Grid](=)​ [This All-Electric Trailer Is the Perfect Solution For Working Off-the-Grid] As working remotely becomes more common, people are designing alternatives to the typical home office. California-based company Pebble has come up with the perfect solution for anyone who wants to be productive on the road, and be sustainable, too. The Pebble Flow Trailer is a luxurious and modern all-electric trailer that has everything remote workers […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​ = ​ Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630